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Never feel that you're behind "everyone else"! I know so many people who believe that. It's our weary minds giving us false information. You have an illness and you work SO hard to cope with it. Suspend judgment, Sapien and give yourself the love you deserve. __________________ |
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#42
I feel like I have so much wasted potential. I’m so far behind everyone else my age. I’m stuck in a cycle of self destruction and defeat that I don’t know how to get out of. that's how I feel too.
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#43
Hi all. I am a bit stressed as some family members (adult and kids) have been exposed to Covid (and the person who likely has it is also someone I know and care about). I am glad that my mental health is overall stable so that I can not totally panic. They are in good health and not too old, but still.
Actually, in general I have felt weirdly calm lately. I don't understand, but I wonder if my emotions are blunted or something. However, I am taking Wellbutrin and lo loestrin for my moods and I am not sure that either would cause this? Like I used to be super high stress and now I am relaxed? I am not depressed so it is not that, either. I got an interview for a job scheduled for next week. I am happy because I want this job and I also need a job so I am not unemployed come January. Take care! |
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It's terrible that people with mental health issues aren't always taken seriously about physical ones. |
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__________________ Wellbutrin XL 300 mg Caplyta 42 mg Ingrezza 80 mg Ativan .5 mg 2x/day Propranolol 20 mg 2x/day Mania (December 2023) Mixed episode/Hypomania (September 2023) Depression, Anxiety and Intrusive thoughts (September 2021) Depression & Psychosis (July/August 2021) Mania (April/May 2019) |
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Guess I just gotta remember I have disorder(s) that make my little successes matter as much as others’. __________________ If any chord that I could strum Make me feel less like a man I'd slam my fingers in the doorway And shatter all the bones So I could never strum again |
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#47
Had/am having a bad panic attack. Just did 15 minutes of yoga to see if that helps. I think it did a little bit. I'm not sure though. I'm trying to pretend I'm a person who doesn't have really bad anxiety/panic attacks and see if that helps somehow. I don't know. Maybe that doesn't make any sense. I'm just trying everything because I'm so sick of it.
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I woke up in pain today. My left side and left lower back hurt a lot when I moved. It would hurt when I'd cough or hiccup etc. Just turning over in bed hurt so that I'd grimace. My kidney functioning is impaired according to recent bloodwork. But this felt like muscular- like how did I sleep?! Am I just getting old?
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Moose, that sounds like it might be a kidney stone. If it still hurts tomorrow it might be a good idea to get checked out. That hurts so badly and goes from the kidney around the side and down the back. When I had mine I hated having to sit up or roll over because it hurt so much.
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#50
Pdoc is calling me day after tomorrow at 1:30. Dunno what to tell her- yet again.
I'm watching a documentary about Crownsville Maryland's mental hospital. Lots of horrible things went on there over the years and even into the 90's! It's called "Crownsville Hospital: From Lunacy to Legacy" It's on Amazon. __________________ Wellbutrin XL 300 mg Caplyta 42 mg Ingrezza 80 mg Ativan .5 mg 2x/day Propranolol 20 mg 2x/day Mania (December 2023) Mixed episode/Hypomania (September 2023) Depression, Anxiety and Intrusive thoughts (September 2021) Depression & Psychosis (July/August 2021) Mania (April/May 2019) |
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*Beth*
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What scares me about covid is the "post-covid" disorders that some people get. Blood clots, lung issues, strokes, etc. I hope & pray that every one of your family members will be okay. I'm always hearing about Wellbutrin being "activating", but so many people say it's calming. Loestrin is a contraceptive pill? Do you feel like the calmer feeling is a good thing, or is it too blunting? Good luck with the job! Keep us posted __________________ |
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I know. I'm there, too. All of the friends I grew up with have "normal" lives. My life is not normal, it's weird. If nothing else, meds cause life to be abnormal. I have a bunch of childhood friends who regularly run marathons. If I walk around the block it's a success, because meds make me feel so off-balance and tired. All those reasons make it so, so important to have 24/7 support. We really need it. __________________ |
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Ooh, thanks. I'll watch it. The history of mental illness treatment is hard to know, but it's interesting. __________________ |
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Ugh. I had a kidney infection when I was 9 months pregnant. Was that ever painful. How's it going with your medical situation, Rainbow? __________________ |
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__________________ Wellbutrin XL 300 mg Caplyta 42 mg Ingrezza 80 mg Ativan .5 mg 2x/day Propranolol 20 mg 2x/day Mania (December 2023) Mixed episode/Hypomania (September 2023) Depression, Anxiety and Intrusive thoughts (September 2021) Depression & Psychosis (July/August 2021) Mania (April/May 2019) |
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*Beth*
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#56
Today I cooked a stew. It's been such a long time since I've cooked anything because my apartment gets too hot. The stew turned out nice. It makes me sad, though, because I used to cook for my husband and children...seems like the years went by way too quickly. I wish I wasn't sad about so many things.
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I found the following:
Symptoms Some kidney stones pass on their own when they are small before causing any symptoms. Larger stones block urine flow and cause painful symptoms - Renal pain which is intermittent and severe radiating to groin, and testis in males is the most striking feature Pain worsens during movement Blood in urine Pus in urine Fever Difficulty in urination, feeling of urgency, frequent, painful, burning micturition Nausea, vomiting, chills and fever are seen in case of infection Urinary retention Causes The formation of kidney stones cannot be attributed to a particular cause, but several factors increase the risk. Risk factors include: Dehydration: Consuming inadequate amounts of water regularly for prolonged periods of time greatly increases the risk. People living in hot and dry climates and who sweat a lot are also at increased risk Family history: People who have an affected family member are more likely to develop the disease Certain foods: High sodium diet, oxalate and foods that increase acid levels Obesity Diseases/surgery of the digestive tract- Inflammatory bowel disease, gastric bypass surgery Certain medical conditions- hyperparathyroidism, sarcoidosis, urinary tract infection, some cancers I think I am dehydrated. My kidney function was sub-par last month- twice! I don't have any signs of infection. I have been peeing a lot, but I thought that was from the coffee. We'll see how I feel tomorrow, I guess. __________________ Wellbutrin XL 300 mg Caplyta 42 mg Ingrezza 80 mg Ativan .5 mg 2x/day Propranolol 20 mg 2x/day Mania (December 2023) Mixed episode/Hypomania (September 2023) Depression, Anxiety and Intrusive thoughts (September 2021) Depression & Psychosis (July/August 2021) Mania (April/May 2019) |
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#59
I'm having another mammogram and an ultrasound assisted needle biopsy Thursday or Friday. I have to have another mammogram thanks to my local hospital losing the first one I had done. I am not pleased and will be writing a complaint letter about this and the fact they've delayed this whole thing by 3 weeks.
I really liked the person I talked to, who I hope is the doctor. I'm just over this. Hopefully the needle biopsy is it, although my family doctor made it sound like I'd need a surgical biopsy as well. That would be lovely to avoid. I think they know less than they thought they did/would because of the missing images. __________________ Bipolar 1, PTSD, GAD, OCD. Clozapine 250 mg, Emsam 12 mg/day patch, topamax 25 mg, ,Gabapentin 1700 mg & 100-2 PRN,. 1.5 mg clonazepam., 50 mg Seroquel |
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